Couples Therapy
Gottman Method
In Brief
Weaves scientific dispassion and scientific authority into Therapy.
Quotes
“It’s not only how couples fight that matters; it’s how they make up.” ~ J. Gottman
“Shared Meaning creates a relationship ‘culture’ that emotionally, mentally and culturally nourishes.” ~ J. Gottman
Four Horsemen of the Marital Apocalypse: Criticism, Stonewalling, Defensiveness, Contempt.
Therapy Hidden Agendas: Validation of position, Maintenance of status quo, Fix the other, Litigate blame, Wants out.
Resources
Websites
Poweroftwomarriage.com
E-therapycafé.com
Betterhelp.com
Movies
Couples Therapy (Series)
Mr. and Mrs. Smith
Couples Retreat
Ted Talks
Books
Couples Therapy
~J. Ripley, E. Warrington
Clinical Book of Couple Therapy
~A. Gurman, J. Lepold, D. Snyder
Therapy Pros
Communication skills, Empathy, Support, Trust, Intimacy, Family cohesion.
Therapy Cons
Exposes maladaptive functioning and agendas. Requires commitment.
